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Grants paid by George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation

EIN 36-3501183 · River Forest, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV

George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation of River Forest, IL (EIN 36-3501183) reported 126 grants paid totaling $442,450 to 40 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$442,450

126 grants

Recipients

40

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2025

6 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202020$72,000
202120$62,000
202224$59,500
202323$84,100
202421$76,250
202518$88,600

Top recipients

The 40 recipients receiving the most from George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation, by grants paid, out of 40 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Grace Lutheran ChurchURiver Forest, IL6$63,0002025
Grace Lutheran School 36-4155485CRiver Forest, IL6$50,5002025
Harmony Community Cares 83-2188188CChicago, IL6$45,0002025
Wttw WfmtUChicago, IL3$43,6002025
Northshore Concert Bank 36-3137283CEvanston, IL6$28,0002025
Harmony Community Church 45-0573969CChicago, IL6$22,5002025
Operation Walk Chicago 47-3148545BBuffalo Grove, IL4$20,0002025
Lutheran Child and Family Services (lcfs)UOak Brook Terrace, IL4$16,0002025
First Presbyterian Church of River ForestURiver Forest, IL4$13,5002025
Infant Welfare SocietyUOak Park, IL6$12,5002025
Phil's FriendsURoselle, IL5$12,0002024
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fdn 36-3922804CBensenville, IL6$12,0002025
Northwestern University Kellog School of MgmtUChicago, IL4$12,0002025
Wwci Wttw and 987 WfmtUChicago, IL2$11,0002021
Lcfs of IllinoisURiver Forest, IL2$10,0002021
Operation WalkUChicago, IL2$10,0002021
Kellogg SchoolUEvanston, IL2$10,0002021
First Presbyterian ChurchURiver Forest, IL2$10,0002021
Greater Chicago Food Depository 36-2971864CChicago, IL5$8,0002024
Northwestern University Bienen School of MusicUEvanston, IL2$4,0002023
Joni and Friends ChicagoUChicago, IL3$3,0002022
Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoUChicago, IL2$2,0002021
St Johns College 85-0162247DSanta Fe, NM4$2,0002023
Navy Pier 27-4813461BChicago, IL4$2,0002025
Shriver CenterUChicago, IL2$2,0002021
Doctors Without BordersUNew York, NY1$2,0002025
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago FoundationUCarol Stream, IL4$2,0002025
Northwestern School of MusicUEvanston, IL2$2,0002021
Misericordia Home 36-2170153BChicago, IL4$2,0002025
Chicago Therapy Collective 23-7354963DChicago, IL4$1,7502024
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus 36-3214067BChicago, IL3$1,5002024
One Goal 56-2369898DChicago, IL1$1,1002023
Care Gift CenterUMerrifield, VA1$1,0002022
Shriver Center On Poverty Law 36-3151279CChicago, IL1$1,0002022
Doctors Without Borders USAUHagerstown, MD1$1,0002022
My Block My Hood My CityUChicago, IL1$5002020
Center On Halstead 51-0178807CChicago, IL1$5002025
Lawndale Christian Health 36-3308953CChicago, IL1$5002024
American Civil Liberties UnionUNew York, NY1$5002025
City Bureau 81-1054499CChicago, IL2$5002024

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 126 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Wttw Wfmt Chicago, ILU$22,100paidSupporting public radio and the mind the gap initiative.202611209349101031
2025Grace Lutheran School River Forest, ILC$13,500paidTo provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies.202611209349101031
2025Harmony Community Cares Chicago, ILC$13,000paidFood Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.202611209349101031
2025Grace Lutheran Church River Forest, ILU$12,500paidTo provide ministry & staff support.202611209349101031
2025Operation Walk Chicago Buffalo Grove, ILB$5,000paidBringing mobility to underserved populations in the world.202611209349101031
2025Northshore Concert Band Evanston, ILB$5,000paidTo support music education outreach, recorded works, commissions & leadership fund.202611209349101031
2025Lutheran Child and Family Services (lcfs) Oak Brook Terrace, ILU$3,000paidSupporting social services to children & families in need.202611209349101031
2025Northwestern University Kellog School of Mgmt Evanston, ILU$3,000paidSupporting education programs, research and scholarships.202611209349101031
2025Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation Benenville, ILC$2,000paidEducational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment202611209349101031
2025Harmony Community Church Chicago, ILC$2,000paidTo provide church & youth ministry support.202611209349101031
2025Doctors Without Borders New York, NYU$2,000paidSupport healthcare under urgent circumstances in Ukraine.202611209349101031
2025Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, ILU$2,000paidTo support medical, dental & social services for children.202611209349101031
2025First Presbyterian Church of River Forest River Forest, ILU$1,000paidTo support the church & youth ministry.202611209349101031
2025Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, ILU$500paidSupporting children healthcare and research.202611209349101031
2025Misericordia Home Chicago, ILB$500paidTo provide residential care for the disabled.202611209349101031
2025Center On Halstead Chicago, ILC$500paidSupporting LGBTQ+ health, wellness and cultural enrichment.202611209349101031
2025American Civil Liberties Union New York, NYU$500paidTo defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution and laws, including freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, due process, and equality before the law.202611209349101031
2025Navy Pier Chicago, ILB$500paidTo support arts and culture.202611209349101031
2024Grace Lutheran School River Forest, ILC$13,500paidTo provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies.202521289349103002
2024Grace Lutheran Church River Forest, ILU$12,000paidTo provide ministry & staff support.202521289349103002
2024Wttw Wfmt Chicago, ILU$10,000paidLiving curious fund and exceptional programming.202521289349103002
2024Harmony Community Cares Chicago, ILC$10,000paidFood Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.202521289349103002
2024Operation Walk Chicago Buffalo Grove, ILB$5,000paidBringing mobility to underserved populations in the world.202521289349103002
2024Northshore Concert Band Evanston, ILB$5,000paidTo support music education outreach, recorded works, commissions & leadership fund.202521289349103002
2024Lutheran Child and Family Services (lcfs) Oak Brook Terrace, ILU$3,000paidSupporting social services to children & families in need.202521289349103002
2024Northwestern University Kellog School of Mgmt Chicago, ILU$3,000paidSupporting education programs, research and scholarships.202521289349103002
2024First Presbyterian Church of River Forest River Forest, ILU$2,500paidTo support the church & youth ministry.202521289349103002
2024Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation Benenville, ILC$2,000paidEducational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment202521289349103002
2024Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILB$2,000paidTo help fight hunger.202521289349103002
2024Harmony Community Church Chicago, ILC$2,000paidTo provide church & youth ministry support.202521289349103002
2024Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, ILU$2,000paidTo support medical, dental & social services for children.202521289349103002
2024Phil's Friends Roselle, ILU$1,000paidSupporting social services for cancer patients.202521289349103002
2024Chicago Therapy Collective Chicago, ILD$500paidPromoting citywide action to alleviate LGBTQIA2S mental health disparities and advance queer liberation through healing, learning, and cultural change.202521289349103002
2024Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Chicago, ILB$500paidSupporting choral music202521289349103002
2024Misericordia Home Chicago, ILB$500paidTo provide residential care for the disabled.202521289349103002
2024Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Carol Stream, ILU$500paidSupporting children healthcare and research.202521289349103002
2024Lawndale Christian Health Chicago, ILC$500paidTo support the 40th anniversary gala.202521289349103002
2024Navy Pier Chicago, ILB$500paidTo support arts and culture.202521289349103002
2024City Bureau Chicago, ILC$250paidBringing people together to produce media that is impactful, equitable and responsive to the public.202521289349103002
2023Grace Lutheran School River Forest, ILC$19,500paidTo provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies.202421719349100507
2023Wttw Wfmt Chicago, ILU$11,500paidLiving curious fund and exceptional programming.202421719349100507
2023Harmony Community Cares Chicago, ILC$10,000paidFood Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.202421719349100507
2023Grace Lutheran Church River Forest, ILU$6,000paidTo provide ministry & staff support.202421719349100507
2023First Presbyterian Church of River Forest River Forest, ILU$5,000paidTo support the church & youth ministry.202421719349100507
2023Lutheran Child and Family Services (lcfs) Oak Brook Terrace, ILU$5,000paidSupporting social services to children & families in need.202421719349100507
2023Northshore Concert Band Evanston, ILB$5,000paidTo support music education outreach, recorded works, commissions & leadership fund.202421719349100507
2023Operation Walk Chicago Buffalo Grove, ILB$5,000paidBringing mobility to underserved populations in the world.202421719349100507
2023Northwestern University Kellog School of Mgmt Chicago, ILU$3,000paidSupporting education programs, research and scholarships.202421719349100507
2023Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation Benenville, ILC$2,000paidEducational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment202421719349100507
2023Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, ILU$2,000paidTo support medical, dental & social services for children.202421719349100507
2023Northwestern University Bienen School of Music Evanston, ILU$2,000paidTo support music education and scholarships.202421719349100507
2023Harmony Community Church Chicago, ILC$2,000paidTo provide church & youth ministry support.202421719349100507
2023One Goal Chicago, ILD$1,100paidTo lead the movement to transform postsecondary advising and support202421719349100507
2023Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILB$1,000paidTo help fight hunger.202421719349100507
2023Phil's Friends Roselle, ILU$1,000paidSupporting social services for cancer patients.202421719349100507
2023Misericordia Home Chicago, ILB$500paidTo provide residential care for the disabled.202421719349100507
2023Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Chicago, ILB$500paidSupporting choral music202421719349100507
2023Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Carol Stream, ILU$500paidSupporting children healthcare and research.202421719349100507
2023Navy Pier Chicago, ILB$500paidTo support arts and culture.202421719349100507
2023St John's College Santa Fe, NMD$500paidSupporting college education and scholarships.202421719349100507
2023Chicago Therapy Collective Chicago, ILD$250paidPromoting citywide action to alleviate LGBTQIA2S mental health disparities and advance queer liberation through healing, learning, and cultural change.202421719349100507
2023City Bureau Chicago, ILC$250paidBringing people together to produce media that is impactful, equitable and responsive to the public.202421719349100507
2022Harmony Community Cares Chicago, ILC$10,000paidFood Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.202311289349102881
2022Grace Lutheran Church River Forest, ILU$7,000paidMinistry & Staff Expenses202311289349102881
2022Operation Walk Chicago Buffalo Grove, ILB$5,000paidBringing Mobility to Underserved Populations in the World202311289349102881
2022Lutheran Child and Family Services (lcfs) Oak Brook Terrace, ILU$5,000paidProvide Social Services to Children & Families in Need202311289349102881
2022Northshore Concert Band Evanston, ILB$5,000paidMusic Education Outreach, Recorded Works, Commissions & leadership Fund202311289349102881
2022First Presbyterian Church of River Forest River Forest, ILU$5,000paidChurch & Youth Ministry202311289349102881
2022Northwestern University Kellog School of Mgmt Chicago, ILU$3,000paidEducation Programs, Research & Scholorships202311289349102881
2022Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, ILU$2,500paidMedical, Dental & Social Services for Children202311289349102881
2022Phil's Friends Roselle, ILU$2,000paidSocial Services for Cancer patients202311289349102881
2022Northwestern University Bienen School of Music Evanston, ILU$2,000paidMusic Education & Scholarships202311289349102881
2022Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation Benenville, ILC$2,000paidEducational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment202311289349102881
2022Harmony Community Church Chicago, ILC$2,000paidChurch & Youth Ministry202311289349102881
2022Grace Lutheran School River Forest, ILC$1,000paidEducational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies202311289349102881
2022Care Gift Center Merrifield, VAU$1,000paidUkraine Releif202311289349102881
2022Joni & Friends Chicago Oak Brook, ILU$1,000paidProviding Wheelchairs to the Needy202311289349102881
2022Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MDU$1,000paidUkraine Releif202311289349102881
2022Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILB$1,000paidFight hynger.202311289349102881
2022Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, ILC$1,000paidAdvocacy & Legal Assistance202311289349102881
2022Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Chicago, ILB$500paidChoral music202311289349102881
2022Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Carol Stream, ILU$500paidChildren Healthcare & Research202311289349102881
2022Navy Pier Chicago, ILB$500paidArts & Culture202311289349102881
2022Misericordia Home Chicago, ILB$500paidResidential Care for Disabled202311289349102881
2022Chicago Therapy Collective Chicago, ILD$500paidSocial Service202311289349102881
2022St John's College Santa Fe, NMD$500paidCollege Education & Scholarships202311289349102881
2021Grace Lutheran Church River Forest, ILU$13,000paidMINISTRY STAFF SEMINARY PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEMORIAL AND GRACE SCHOOL202222089349100502
2021Wwci Wttw and 987 Wfmt Chicago, ILU$6,000paidPUBLIC TELEVISION202222089349100502
2021Operation Walk Chicago, ILU$5,000paidBRING MOBILITY TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE WORLD202222089349100502
2021Lcfs of Illinois River Forest, ILU$5,000paidPROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED202222089349100502
2021First Presbyterian Church River Forest, ILU$5,000paidSUPPORT CHURCH AND YOUTH MINISTRY202222089349100502
2021Northshore Concert Bank Evanston, ILC$5,000paidMUSIC EDUCATION OUTREACH, RECORDED WORKS AND COMMISSIONS AND LEADERSHIP FUND202222089349100502
2021Kellogg School Evanston, ILU$5,000paidSUPPORT PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS202222089349100502
2021Phil's Friends Roselle, ILU$3,000paidCARE PACKAGES FOR CANCER PATIENTS202222089349100502
2021Grace Lutheran School River Forest, ILC$2,000paidEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, TEXTBOOKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT202222089349100502
2021Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, ILU$2,000paidMEDICAL DENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES202222089349100502
2021Harmony Community Church Chicago, ILC$2,000paidSUPPORT CHURCH AND YOUTH MINISTRY202222089349100502
2021Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fdn Bensenville, ILC$2,000paidEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, TEXTBOOKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT202222089349100502
2021Shriver Center Chicago, ILU$1,000paidLEADERSHIP IN ACHIEVING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE202222089349100502
2021Harmony Community Cares Chicago, ILC$1,000paidMINISTRIES FOR THE UNDERPRIVLEDGED202222089349100502
2021Joni and Friends Chicago Chicago, ILU$1,000paidRELIGIOUS AND SPIRTUAL OUTREACH TO THE POPULATION202222089349100502
2021Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILC$1,000paidFIGHT HUNGER202222089349100502
2021Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, ILU$1,000paidSUPPORT CHILDREN HEALTCARE AND RESEARCH202222089349100502
2021Northwestern School of Music Evanston, ILU$1,000paidMUSIC EDUCATION202222089349100502
2021St Johns College Santa Fe, NMD$500paidSUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.202222089349100502
2021Chicago Therapy Collective Chicago, ILD$500paidCREATE SAFE, JUST AND INCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO202222089349100502
2020Grace Lutheran Church River Forest, ILU$12,500paidMINISTRY STAFF SEMINARY PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEMORIAL AND GRACE SCHOOL202122449349100902
2020Harmony Community Church Chicago, ILC$12,500paidSUPPORT CHURCH AND YOUTH MINISTRY202122449349100902
2020First Presbyterian Church River Forest, ILU$5,000paidSUPPORT CHURCH AND YOUTH MINISTRY202122449349100902
2020Kellogg School Evanston, ILU$5,000paidSUPPORT PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS202122449349100902
2020Lcfs of Illinois River Forest, ILU$5,000paidPROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED202122449349100902
2020Wwci Wttw and 987 Wfmt Chicago, ILU$5,000paidPUBLIC TELEVISION202122449349100902
2020Phil's Friends Roselle, ILU$5,000paidCARE PACKAGES FOR CANCER PATIENTS202122449349100902
2020Operation Walk Chicago, ILU$5,000paidBRING MOBILITY TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE WORLD202122449349100902
2020Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILC$3,000paidFIGHT HUNGER202122449349100902
2020Northshore Concert Bank Evanston, ILC$3,000paidMUSIC EDUCATION OUTREACH, RECORDED WORKS AND COMMISSIONS AND LEADERSHIP FUND202122449349100902
2020Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fdn Bensenville, ILC$2,000paidEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, TEXTBOOKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT202122449349100902
2020Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, ILU$2,000paidMEDICAL DENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES202122449349100902
2020Harmony Community Cares Chicago, ILC$1,000paidMINISTRIES FOR THE UNDERPRIVLEDGED202122449349100902
2020Northwestern School of Music Evanston, ILU$1,000paidMUSIC EDUCATION202122449349100902
2020Joni and Friends Chicago Chicago, ILU$1,000paidRELIGIOUS AND SPIRTUAL OUTREACH TO THE POPULATION202122449349100902
2020Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, ILU$1,000paidSUPPORT CHILDREN HEALTCARE AND RESEARCH202122449349100902
2020Grace Lutheran School River Forest, ILC$1,000paidEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, TEXTBOOKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT202122449349100902
2020Shriver Center Chicago, ILU$1,000paidLEADERSHIP IN ACHIEVING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE202122449349100902
2020My Block My Hood My City Chicago, ILU$500paidSERVING UNDERPRIVLEDGED YOUTH202122449349100902
2020St Johns College Santa Fe, NMD$500paidSUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.202122449349100902

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-12-31not stated2025v4.1202611209349101031
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202521289349103002
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.0202421719349100507
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202311289349102881
990PF20212021-12-31not stated2021v4.2202222089349100502
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202122449349100902

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